Day Classes
These short, single-day classes are perfect for children (ages 5–13) who have investigative minds! Groups study various topics with age-appropriate activities. Advanced registration required.
COVID-19 Precautions: To comply with state guidelines, Day Classes will be split into morning and afternoon sessions with a maximum size of eight students and two instructors. All will be expected to practice appropriate social distancing. Instructors will wear face masks, and students are requested to bring their own masks.
LOCATION
Zoo Idaho Education Building
3101 Avenue of the Chiefs
Pocatello, Idaho 83204
COST
$15 + Admission, general public
$13 + Admission, Zoo Idaho Society Members
June Classes (Ages 5–13)
Fire Ecology
Is fire good for the environment? How do animals and plants survive a burn? Learn about how ecosystems benefit from fire and what types of fires are helpful vs. harmful.
Wednesday, June 3, 2020
Session 1: 10:00 a.m.–12:00 noon
Session 2: 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Please sign up for one session per day only, as the presented material is the same.
Alternative Energy
What’s the difference between non-renewable and renewable resources? Investigate alternative energy sources: solar, wind, geo-thermal, etc. Create your own solar oven and more!
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
Session 1: 10:00 a.m.–12:00 noon
Session 2: 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Please sign up for one session per day only, as the presented material is the same.
Marine Debris
What happens to our trash that doesn’t make it to the landfill or recycling? How does debris affect our waterways and the animals that live there? Find out this and more in our marine debris class!
Wednesday, June 17, 2020
Session 1: 10:00 a.m.–12:00 noon
Session 2: 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Please sign up for one session per day only, as the presented material is the same.
Invasive Species
What is an invasive species? How did they get to Idaho? What affects do they have on our ecosystems and how can we manager their impact?
Wednesday, June 24, 2020
Session 1: 10:00 a.m.–12:00 noon
Session 2: 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Please sign up for one session per day only, as the presented material is the same.
August Classes (Ages 5–13)
August will be an Animal Investigations Series where students will learn up close about specific Zoo Idaho residences. They will learn about each species, see training demos from our zookeepers, and investigate what makes them unique.
Foxes
Wednesday, August 5, 2020
Session 1: 10:00 a.m.–12:00 noon
Session 2: 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Please sign up for one session per day only, as the presented material is the same.
Bobcats
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
Session 1: 10:00 a.m.–12:00 noon
Session 2: 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Please sign up for one session per day only, as the presented material is the same.
Badger
Wednesday, August 19, 2020
Session 1: 10:00 a.m.–12:00 noon
Session 2: 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Please sign up for one session per day only, as the presented material is the same.
For more information or to make a group reservation for a Day Class, please contact us.
